Tamiya 21089 - 1/20 Lotus Type 79 1978 German GP,No.5 (Finished Model)  [21089]

In 1977, Lotus introduced the Type 78 which had a slim monocoque chassis and wide part pontoons with under areas like inverted aircraft wings. Round 6 Belgium GP into the 1978 season saw the development of the further evolved Type 79. The fuel tanks were put behind the cockpit while the rear suspension showcased effective inboard dampers. Mario Andretti ended up being combined with Ronnie Peterson that year, together with former drove the automobile to a remarkable pole-to-finish debut win. More success implemented, with Andretti using 5 victories to claim the motorists' championship and Peterson adding another win to greatly help the team claim the constructors' name. The Type 79 greatly influenced later on F1 machines as well as its overwhelming speed as well as graceful design and livery attained it the nickname �Black Beauty.�

Specs & Features

• 1/20 scale finished models of the No.5 and No.6 vehicles of driven by Mario Andretti and Ronnie Peterson within British (Item 21088) and German (Item 21089) GPs.
• Length: 220mm.
• The wonderful kind of the Lotus is accurately reproduced.
• Decals and pad printed markings are used for a high quality finish.
• The Lotus comes in its screen packaging allowing one to show it since it is.
• Comes with a display base and title plate.
• Metal transfers depict along side it mirrors.
• Photo-etched parts have already been put on the chair belts for a far more realistic finish